How To Fix KO488 - In the & field the entry & was replaced by &

KO488 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 488

• Message text: In the & field the entry & was replaced by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO488 - In the & field the entry & was replaced by & ?

  The SAP error message KO488 typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and is related to the entry of values in fields that are not valid or do not meet the expected criteria. The message indicates that a certain entry in a specified field has been replaced by another value, usually due to validation rules or constraints set within the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Entry: The entry you are trying to input in the specified field does not match the expected format or is not valid according to the system's configuration.
  Field Constraints: The field may have specific constraints or validation rules that dictate what values can be entered. If the entered value does not comply, the system automatically replaces it with a default or valid value.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the entry may not match the expected data type for that field (e.g., entering a string where a numeric value